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New Brunswick

Alyssa, IWK Patient

Alyssa

The story of Alyssa and her family has touched people around the world. Alyssa became so sick after contracting the strep bacteria that she was given only a 5% chance of survival. Doctors ultimately made the difficult decision to amputate her limbs to save her life.

Max, IWK Patient

Max

“It’s just a typical fever, nothing to worry about.”